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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 26, 2009
3:07 PM

CONTACT: NRDC

Erin Allweiss, NRDC, 202-513-6254

President Obama Announces Historic Budget

Commits to Advance Clean Energy, Cap Global Warming Pollution

WASHINGTON - February 26 -  n response to President Obama's announcement unveiling his budget proposal, Wesley Warren, Director of Programs for the Natural Resources Defense Council, issued the following statement:

“President Obama’s budget is the first in history to make critical investments in our clean energy future and tackle global warming head on. The president’s unprecedented commitment to capping carbon emissions will create new revenue that will be used to invest in clean, alternative energy and spur our economic recovery.
 
“The challenges we face have brought unique opportunities, and President Obama’s bold call for a clean energy economy will create jobs at home and restore America’s place in the world as leaders and innovators.
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